Improving environmental performance by means of empowerment of contractors

Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 242-257

  Liyin, Shen ^a   Hong, Yao ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Construction operations; Environmental management; Sustainable development

Indexed keywords

EID: 33646746594     PISSN: 14777835     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14777830610658674     Document Type: Review

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